Creating Highlights

Use color highlights for bold effects. Plants with complementary colors will intensify the brightness of each other when placed together, while plants of similar hue blend to form a harmonious effect. A single, intensely colored plant framed by differently colored background will make the plant stand out. Consider adding white for a bolder composition.

Light, Shade, and Nature's Neutrals

Sunny areas make colors appear bolder and more concentrated, while shaded areas reflect more muted hues. Combine a variety of soothing grays, blues and greens with light-catching whites and yellows to brighten up a shaded area.

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Tints

A general guideline to remember is that pure hues or saturated colors are more intense, while colors that have been mixed together are less vibrant. A tinted color, which has been "diluted" with white, will be lightened and appear more airy and farther away.